CAROLINA TANK LINES LLC

Recently registered DOT 226571 MC 165807 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
1 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
46 units

Drivers: 48

Trailers: 145 (145 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $8,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3255 MAPLE AVE, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215-7000

Phone Number

(336) 226-7039

Mailing Address

PO BOX 2827, BURLINGTON, NC, 27216

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(336) 513-6305

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 years

Broker

Inactive
36 yrs, 4 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-09-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-09-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2011-04-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-04-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-04-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-12-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-07-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1987-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1987-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1984-06-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC165807 2013-12-04

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $8,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-10-01 BIPD/Excess CEP000007153 $4,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-10-01 BIPD/Excess UXP105026901 $3,000,000 ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMP… - - ACTIVE
2022-10-19 BIPD/Primary MCP40373A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-10-01 BIPD/Excess UXP105026902 $5,000,000 ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2025-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-10-01 BIPD/Excess SCT1184423 $5,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2025-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-09-07 BIPD/Primary MCP40373A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2022-10-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-05-22 BIPD/Primary MCP40373A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2022-10-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-05-22 BIPD/Primary PIA08616001 $5,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-05-01 BIPD/Primary GWP86497A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2017-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-04-01 BIPD/Primary GWP20517A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2011-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-04-01 CARGO 028105B-017C $5,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-04-01 BIPD/Primary SCI-PK-500611 $5,000,000 ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA… 2004-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-02-20 SURETY 018-006-127 $5,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2022-10-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2002-09-01 BIPD/Primary TF274746 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-04-01 CARGO IM 9575757 $5,000,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2003-05-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-04-01 CARGO IM9 57 57 57 $5,000,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2003-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-05-18 CARGO T 204366 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-05-18 BIPD/Primary T-204366 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 1 Last inspection: Jun 23, 2026 Total crashes: 180

FMCSA Inspection Records (1 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 23, 2026

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Total Inspections

1

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

1

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (180 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 3, 2026

VA • VA0261600373

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 3, 2026

NJ • NJ0007233249

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2026

NC • NC0108465226

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

NC • NC0108346240

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2025

PA • PA507410500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2024

NC • NC0107864662

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2024

DE • DE0624030688

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2024

KY • KY0073020709

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2024

WV • WV202403675A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2023

GA • GA0009268028

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 16, 2023

NY • NY4000910300

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 24, 2023

AZ • AZ0000049057

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 3, 2023

VA • VA0231235325

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 4, 2022

NC • NC0107135882

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2022

SC • SC0022269898

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

142

Total Crashes

180

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

24

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

46
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

46

46 owned

Trailers

145

145 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

48

CDL Drivers: 48
Interstate: 48
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 48
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Fresh Produce Liquids/Gases Intermodal Garbage/Refuse Chemicals Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

46

Power Units

46

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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